We usually find these little silica bags in a new shoe box and usually throw them away because we think they’re useless or even toxic.
The crazy truth is – they’re not poisonous at all! Silica bags are filled with a substance called silicon dioxide, which shouldn’t be consumed, but it can be quite useful for things around the house. Since they are a non-toxic desiccant, they are able to dry out anything that surrounds them.
Read below to learn how you can use them instead of throwing them out:
Put a silica bag with your rice, beans, and other types of seeds to keep them fresh for a longer time.
2. Reduce rusting in your toolbox
Put a couple of silica bags in your toolbox and keep your tools rust-free
3. Put them in your gym bag
These little bags’ whole purpose is to absorb the moisture and protect the shoes inside the box. Bacteria love moist areas – which is why it’s a good reason to put them in your gym bag after a sweaty workout. Another good reason to put them in your bag is because they take away that bad smell that most gym bags tend to have after some time.
4. Put them between towels
Prevent your towels from getting drench and smelly just by placing a few of these little packages into your towel cabinet.
5. Make your razors last longer
Most people leave their razor in the shower where everything gets wet. Place it into a plastic container with a couple of these bags to make your razor last longer than before.
6. Save your drowned phone
The worst thing that can happen is drowning your phone into water and end up buying a new one because the old one has water damage and no longer functions. So instead of going through all this trouble, fill a cup or jar big enough to fit your phone inside and fill it up with these tiny things.
7. No more foggy car windows
The most horrible thing that can happen while you’re driving on a cold day is foggy windows. Besides waiting on the AC to fix the problem, try placing many of these bags under the windshield from the inside of the car. Your car will never have foggy windows again which can save an extra ten minutes in the morning.
8. Save your old photos
Old photos usually deteriorate with time, which is really sad because they are the sole reminders of our past and are quite dear to our hearts. Put a couple of silica gel bags in your box of old photos and save them from the dampness that can ruin them.
9. Save your make up
If you’re a woman, put a few of these into your makeup bag, it will prevent your powders from curdling, which a nightmare for most women who love makeup.
So there they are, 9 fun and useful tips which can make your life much easier. Make sure you don’t throw away the silica gel bags next time you buy something that has them – they can be quite useful.
Maybe you’re already using them for something we haven’t mentioned? Please share your thoughts and ideas as we can all learn something new!
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